I have been enjoying kale for about four years now. It seems that every food magazine and food show recently is using this nutrient rich green. Just this morning I saw in my new Bon Appetit Magazine a grilled kale and apricot salad that I must try. But, now here is another wonderful recipe from Gourmet Quick Kitchen for kale that I have enjoyed at least six times and I love it! It is so easy and with the super nutritious kale you can’t go wrong. I made this dish again last Friday night with kale that this young actress brought me from her parents’ garden. It was wonderful with spicy sausage topped with shaved Pecorino Romano. Oh my gosh! By the way check out Ashley in this movie that’s just been released on HBO. What could be better – pasta, kale, and a good movie?

Ok, back to the pasta dish. It’s surprisingly flavorful with so few ingredients. I do like a bit more kale that the recipe calls for, but don’t go crazy with it. I found that crowding too much kale in the water when blanching will result in some tough kale and that’s not good. Use a large stock pot and give the kale plenty of room to cook. Any novice cook can pull this together. Try it your family will think that you slaved in the kitchen and you will not work up a sweat. Oh, I almost forgot. Kids will love this, too. Kale is a mild flavored green that kids enjoy eating.